Guillermo Rigondeaux wants no illusions, yet, but I feel that now is closer than ever to his showdown against Nonito Donaire.

After intense negotiations with Top Rank, the Cuban champion at 122 pounds and is holding the contract that will pay him $ 750,000 per measured the dangerous owner filipino April 13 on a billboard of HBO scheduled for NYC .

"Now I think the thing is serious,'' said Rigondeaux (11-0, 8 KO). "It was not easy and had a hard time, but Top Rank wants to make this fight, which is also asking fans and to be concluded between two division champions. I keep respect Nonito and his boxing, but that does not mean they do not stop thinking about the **** out that April day.''